Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed — Bahamas import duty
Most other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed are duty-free: 3 of 5 tariff lines under Heading 6506 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. It includes safety headgear — other, safety headgear — face shield and safety headgear — bullet proof headgear. Duty is not the whole bill: The Bahamas adds a 1% customs processing fee (minimum $10, maximum $750) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
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Tariff lines under heading 6506
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
6506.1010 |
Safety headgear — Bullet proof headgear | Free |
6506.1020 |
Safety headgear — Face shield | Free |
6506.1090 |
Safety headgear — Other | 10% |
6506.9100 |
Other — Of rubber or of plastics | 45% |
6506.9910 |
Other — Of other materials — Surgical caps | Free |
Part of Hats & Headgear (chapter 65) — 11 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 5 lines shown. Lines tagged verified have been individually checked against the current schedule; the rest are as published in the 2023 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.